For anyone who believes it's a boring diet, the success shows that's just plain wrong, because Aless Donebauer's food was so popular catering bosses changed the menus to become "more inclusive" of all students and staff.

The new vegan-friendly menus were launched recently at the University of Manchester and include at least one vegan option every day, as well as more plant-based milks on offer.

First year mathematics student Aless, 18, is currently the only vegan in the catered Tree Court at Owens Park in Manchester - but her food has gained more fans across the university.

She said: "Hopefully the new menus will help educate people as to how veganism is great for not just the animals, but also the environment and our health.

Aless with a food invention which has helped to convince her university to make a vegan switch (Photo: Dominika Piasecka)

"I would love it if we could show people how easy it is to make the switch and convince them to give it a go."

Head of Environmental Sustainability at the University of Manchester Emma Gardner, who is a vegan herself, revealed the team listened to Aless' suggestions as well considered other students' needs and the sustainability issue.

She said: "As a university, we take our supply really seriously and source organic local produce whenever possible.